National believes it is in New Zealand’s best interests to know the date of the General election early. This gives everyone certainty and allows people to plan accordingly.
That is why the Prime Minister broke the tradition and announced early that the 2011 General Election will be held on November 26, 2011.
This would be a huge year for New Zealand. We are playing host to the third largest sporting event in the world – the Rugby World Cup.
It is important that we make the most of the opportunities that the Rugby World Cup will bring. We want to showcase the best of New Zealand to the rest of the world. We do not want an election campaign to get in the way of this.
The Election will be about which political party has a realistic plan to build faster, more sustainable economic growth – growth that will deliver the jobs, higher incomes, and better living standards New Zealanders aspire to.
This is a plan that I know will benefit our community, providing job security for our children and financial security for our families.
In November, this Government will be asking New Zealanders to support our comprehensive plan that will build a brighter future for our families, and to support the proven leadership that we offer.
National is gearing up for another busy year, and the election in November is just a part of this. Our credible plan to build a lasting economic recovery based on savings, exports, and productive investment will be the Government’s focus for 2011. I look forward to updating you on our progress through my regular column in Indian Newslink.
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi is Member of Parliament on National List. ©
